A Pot of Gold in the Dogshit Bin
By <a href="https://axisweb.org/artist/davidappleyard"
title="David Appleyard"
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David Appleyard
</a>
2024
On a wet and thundery dog walk in my local park, I noticed a rainbow appearing to end in the dog waste bin. I managed to capture the chance phenomenon with a series of instant Polaroids.
The work reflects on the idea that unexpected moments of value, beauty, or meaning are often hidden within the difficult, messy, or overlooked aspects of life. The rainbow — a symbol of hope and fortune — appearing to land in a dog waste bin becomes a metaphor for the good things that are often hard-won. By documenting this improbable alignment, the piece invites reflection on perseverance, chance, and the unexpected ways in which meaning can reveal itself.
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